Online Courses Handbook 2003

306505 v.2 Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts
Double Degree in Communication and Cultural Studies and Media and Information
BA(Curtin), BA(Curtin)

Introduction
This double degree in Communication and Cultural Studies and Media and Information combines knowledge and related expertise combined with a professional training in Media and Information.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
TEE English or English Literature, minimum scaled mark of 60 desirable.

Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Note
Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
The course is of four years full-time duration or equivalent part-time.

Course Organisation
Students undertake one major in Australian and Intercultural Studies, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Literary Studies, Performance Studies, Professional Writing and Presentation or Publishing Practice in combination with one major in Film and Television, Internet Studies, Journalism, Librarianship and Corporate Information or Media Studies. Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two areas. In this event, the relevant Head of School shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

306997 v.1 Australian and Intercultural Studies Double Degree Major 400.0

OR

306999 v.1 Creative Writing Double Degree Major 400.0

OR

307000 v.1 Cultural Studies Double Degree Major 400.0

OR

307001 v.1 Gender Studies Double Degree Major 400.0

OR

307002 v.1 Literary Studies Double Degree Major 400.0

OR

307003 v.1 Performance Studies Double Degree Major 400.0

OR

307004 v.1 Professional Writing and Presentation Double Degree Major 400.0

OR

307005 v.1 Publishing Practice Double Degree Major 400.0

307139 v.1 Film and Television Double Degree Major 400.0

OR

307140 v.1 Internet Studies Double Degree Major 400.0

OR

307141 v.1 Journalism Double Degree Major 400.0

OR

307062 v.1 Librarianship and Corporate Information Management Double Degree Major 400.0

OR

307142 v.1 Media Studies Double Degree Major 400.0

800.0

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